John Hawks (architect)

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John Hawks
Bornc. 1731
England
DiedFebruary 16, 1790 (aged 58–59)
OccupationArchitect
Spouse
Sarah Rice
(m. 1768)
Buildings

John Hawks (c. 1731 – February 16, 1790) was a British-born American architect remembered as the dominant force in North Carolinian architecture for two decades, and a major designer of some of New Bern's most notable structures. He also served as the first auditor of North Carolina from 1784 until his death.

Biography[edit]

Hawks was born in England, c. 1731. He died at New Bern, North Carolina, on February 16, 1790.[1]

Buildings[edit]

Governor's Palace, Newbern

Several of Hawks's buildings are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "North Carolina Architects & Builders: Hawks, John (ca.1731–1790)". North Carolina State University Libraries.
  2. ^ a b c d "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.

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